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WordPress is today’s most popular Content Management System (CMS). WordPress is an attractive option for building a website, as it is free, open-source, and easy to use. WordPress requires little money and little knowledge to make the most of. What is WordPress? WordPress has everything you need to begin designing...
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Saying Thanks to Technology for Thanksgiving
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Hotwire Networks Thanks All Our Veterans
Hotwire Networks Thanks You This Veterans Day 2017, Hotwire Networks sends out heartfelt thanks to all US Veterans and victims of all wars. Without these brave souls dedicated to serving and protecting others, we would have a very different way of life. This year, take a moment and find a...
Infamous Technology Spooks in History
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What is Softaculous?
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Celebrate Earth Day by Reducing your Energy Use
With Earth Day comes our reminder to find new ways to take care of the planet. Although energy use from technology has become pretty unavoidable, we can always use the growing options available to reduce our carbon footprint. Here are some options to consider to engage in the digital world...
Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Explained
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Maintaining Password Security
We are far from the days of spartan digital footprints. It may have once been reasonable to get by with only a few internet accounts, but now it seems almost every website and application needs an account and password to provide you with personalization and security. Unfortunately, creating unique passwords,...
New Year Technology To-Do’s
As we ring in the new year, we may have a seemingly endless mental tally of things we want to improve in our life for the following year. So as we look to start new projects, don't forget to focus on giving your computer the well-earned TLC it needs. Your...